CBT announces over $1.58 million for EK projects

Columbia Basin Trust has announced over $1.58 million in recreation infrastructure grants for East Kootenay projects.

The largest was $500,000 going to the Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association’s proposed Indoor Sports Facility in Cranbrook.

The group hopes to raise $1.7 million for an air-supported dome to give athletes year-round access to field-based sports.

Other highlights include $250,000 for the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance in Invermere for the Westside Legacy Trail and $191,000 for the Kimberley Gymnastics Society to put toward their new building.

A list of the 18 projects receiving support throughout the region can be found below.